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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.08, 2,051.64 and 546.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.08, 2,051.64 and 546.56 is: 819.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.08 : 2,051.64 = 546.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.08/2,051.64 = 546.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.08x = 2,051.64 × 546.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.08x = 1,121,344.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,344.36/1,368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.65

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